Campus Planner - University Capital Programs

About the role

Facilities and Campus Development is seeking a Campus Planner to manage and lead a diverse team of third-party contracted professionals in the delivery of a portfolio of high-quality capital projects on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Manages the formulation, programming, budgeting, design, construction, commissioning and successful transition to full operation of assigned capital projects in a manner consistent with the policies and procedures established by the University and approved Capital Program Management Guidelines.
• Works closely with the stakeholders within the Facilities and Campus Development organization and the Provost’s office to develop, document and maintain financial projections for individual projects to support and provide input to the Long-Term Capital Plan (LTCP).
• Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of the academic and research units within the assigned campus area and infuses the project development process with this knowledge.
• Leads and manages the work effort of consultants, including but not limited to: architect/engineering teams, construction managers, commissioning firms and other specialty vendors involved with the delivery of assigned project scopes, commitment schedules, milestones and deadlines, and established program goals for quality, cost, schedule, and safety.
• Provides leadership in database reporting and analyses for use in decision-making by all stakeholders, utilizing the University’s designated project management database platform.
• Ensures projects in the planning phase are completed within the approved budget and schedule, and conform to applicable codes and zoning ordinances.

Requirements

• Knowledge of architectural planning, design, and construction processes.
• Solid technical knowledge of data collection, analysis, and interpretation for executive decision making (including ROI) and feasibility studies.
• Advanced team building skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to make effective presentations to inform key stakeholders.
• Must possess strong business analysis and negotiation skills.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, eBuilder, and construction scheduling software.
• Project cost management and experience with eBuilder, Procore, Unifier, and Bluebeam REVU preferred.
• Significant experience in the preparation of project budgets, design, and construction cost estimating and reconciliation, and the development of project schedules.
• Ability to process multiple assignments, set priorities, and lead third-party contracted teams to meet objectives.

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management preferred.
• Five years’ experience in project management for multiple project portfolios preferred.
• Previous experience with design and construction of multiple discipline research building programs preferred.
• LEED Accredited Professional preferred.
• Professional Engineering, Architectural or Project Management Professional Registration or Certification (P.E.; R.A., P.M.P.) Preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Planning and seven years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.